Episode 51: The Weight of 1.5 Million Pennies with Diane McNeil

In this episode, Dr. Weiss sat down with Diane McNeil, a board member of Unknown Children Foundation and an inspiring advocate for Holocaust remberance and education. In 2009, she helped to start the "Pennies Project," where middle school students were challenged to collected 1.5 million pennies—one for each child murdered during the Holocaust. They explore the fascinating history of the penny and its symbolism in this monumental project. Diane shares her personal calling to build bridges between Jewish and Christian communities, the challenges of transforming 1.5 million coins into a meaningful memorial, and the incredible triumphs that came along the way. We also discuss the ongoing work of the Unknown Child Foundation (like its A Night to Shine event with special guest Priscilla Presley on Monday, Dec. 16) and its mission to educate and inspire current and future generations to protect and value all children, regardless of their background.